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we will have your reaction to the election in about 40 minutes, "washington journal" take your phone calls and e- mails. mitt romney called president obama to congratulate him on winning a second term. the former massachusetts governor addressed his supporters. >> please welcome governor mitt romney. [applause] >> thank you. thank you. thank you, my friends. thank you so very much. thank you. thank you. thank you. i have just called president obama to congratulate him on his victory. his supporters and his campaign also deserve congratulations. i wish all of them well, but particularly the president, the first lady, and their daughters. this is a time of great challenges for america. i pray the president will be successful in guiding our nation. [applause] i want to thank paul ryan for all he has done for our campaign. [applause] and for our country. besides my wife, hit paul is the best choice i have ever made. [applause] and i trust that his intellect and his hard work, and his commitment to principle, will continue to contribute to the good of our nation. i also want to thank ann,
we will have your reaction to the election in about 40 minutes, "washington journal" take your phone calls and e- mails. mitt romney called president obama to congratulate him on winning a second term. the former massachusetts governor addressed his supporters. >> please welcome governor mitt romney. [applause] >> thank you. thank you. thank you, my friends. thank you so very much. thank you. thank you. thank you. i have just called president obama to congratulate him on...
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next up, "washington journal." after that, a brief look at senator chris is on the ballot next to sticker it -- next tuesday. >> this has been the subject of some debate. some scholars think that booth in the event of the death of the president and vice- president, the secretary of state was tasked with organizing an election. i do not think so. bruce was not a lawyer, he was an actor. a shakespearean actor comedic late julius caesar and backward and forward. he viewed himself as practice, doing the right thing for rome, he viewed lincoln s. caesar, the tyrant. he wanted to be sure that the co-tyrant was unlimited as follows the tyrant. >> more about the leader of abraham lincoln's team of rival s. rt >> this morning, fred sainz discusses same-sex ballot measures in four states next week. week.
next up, "washington journal." after that, a brief look at senator chris is on the ballot next to sticker it -- next tuesday. >> this has been the subject of some debate. some scholars think that booth in the event of the death of the president and vice- president, the secretary of state was tasked with organizing an election. i do not think so. bruce was not a lawyer, he was an actor. a shakespearean actor comedic late julius caesar and backward and forward. he viewed himself...
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a look at the washington, d.c. charter school system. later, changes in higher education. >> this week on "newsmakers," we want to welcome mary kay henry. we have two reporters to help us with this conversation today. lindsey cook, "national journ al." >> mary, you met with the president last week on these so- called fiscal cliff. what kind of assurances did you get from the president about his willingness to put entitlement cuts on the table in his negotiations? >> the president was crystal clear on his desire to get a conversation as a top priority before any cuts could be entertained. what we were pleased to hear, both community and labor leaders to work together in that meeting, was how completely clear the president was on respecting the will of the electorate from the november 6 election, where he believes he offered the nation a choice, and that the popular vote and the electoral vote said, yes, it is time for the wealthy americans to pay their fair share. >> did you get a sense that if he does get what he is asking for in revenue
a look at the washington, d.c. charter school system. later, changes in higher education. >> this week on "newsmakers," we want to welcome mary kay henry. we have two reporters to help us with this conversation today. lindsey cook, "national journ al." >> mary, you met with the president last week on these so- called fiscal cliff. what kind of assurances did you get from the president about his willingness to put entitlement cuts on the table in his negotiations?...
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dianne feinstein is heading back to washington after winning a fourth term. she beats republican elizabeth emkiin there. democrats keep control of the senate with 53 seats that is including two independence who will caucus with them. 40 republicans have 45 seats if there is two races too close to call. wisconsin elected democrat elect -- ktvu cop congress has results on some of those races. >> reporter: of the 14 congressional districts in the bay area all but one incumbent kept their seat. let's take a look at the map so we can show you where there is changes. let's talk about district 15. that is where we see the local upset. this is of course the race between top democrats and this is 100% of precincts reporting. overnight the numbers showed 31- year-old erik pulling ahead. he tweeted thank you for the faith you have showed in me. we are bringing new energy and results to -- and a new top two primary system. now there are other races we are watching closely. we want to talk about district nine. this is jerry mctheory's district. but a lot closer than some
dianne feinstein is heading back to washington after winning a fourth term. she beats republican elizabeth emkiin there. democrats keep control of the senate with 53 seats that is including two independence who will caucus with them. 40 republicans have 45 seats if there is two races too close to call. wisconsin elected democrat elect -- ktvu cop congress has results on some of those races. >> reporter: of the 14 congressional districts in the bay area all but one incumbent kept their...
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washington d.c. tops the list. >>> and they are expected in a couple of days and why one of the best well-known beers is angry with people who made a popular movie. . >>> major stock indexes are still high on the final hour of trading and they are waiting at the finish line, taking a look at the big bored, nasdaq up 3 and s&p 500 up 11. >>> police are telling shoppers to beware of heavy traffic in the area. the new mall is located off 580 and traffic delays will be expected throughout the weekend with the high number of shoppers. police want to remind drivers to lock their cars while shopping. >>> and anheuser busch wants out and it is about a high functioning alcoholic and he is shown in the movie, drinking while driving a car. they want them to remove the budweiser label from the entire film. anheuser-busch never spoke with anybody about including their product. >>> when san francisco compares the cost of the celebration to the money made, according to a report, they spent 22 $5,000 on parade costs
washington d.c. tops the list. >>> and they are expected in a couple of days and why one of the best well-known beers is angry with people who made a popular movie. . >>> major stock indexes are still high on the final hour of trading and they are waiting at the finish line, taking a look at the big bored, nasdaq up 3 and s&p 500 up 11. >>> police are telling shoppers to beware of heavy traffic in the area. the new mall is located off 580 and traffic delays will...
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to folks in washington we're here trying to feed america. we don't have time to deal with regulations. we're busy enough trying to raise food and safe food for this world and this country that we can't necessarily, it's too difficult for to us try to deal with these volatile decisions they make. what this administration has done concerning you know the economy is trickling down and affects agriculture. we refer to the epa as end production of agriculture. and burdens that they put on us inhibit us from being efficient and producing safe, clean food for the united states and the world. >> paul bennett is a third generation owner. >> i'm not a concern that understands tax law but based on the way it's been explained to me, i do feel like it's an unfair tax on those of us who have kind of paid our dus and earned our wage. we've worked really hard in the private sector to create something that is meaningful and something we're proud of that we can pass to the next generation. from that standpoint, i'm concerned. and not only from a personal stan
to folks in washington we're here trying to feed america. we don't have time to deal with regulations. we're busy enough trying to raise food and safe food for this world and this country that we can't necessarily, it's too difficult for to us try to deal with these volatile decisions they make. what this administration has done concerning you know the economy is trickling down and affects agriculture. we refer to the epa as end production of agriculture. and burdens that they put on us inhibit...
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tonight on "washington week." >> four more years! four more years! four more years! gwen: the candidate's final pitch. who really owns hope and change? >> the question of this election comes down to this -- do you want more of the same or do you want real change and we want real change. >> we know what change looks like. and what the governor's offering ain't it. gwen: the polls can't predict it. the crowds can't guarantee it and even the early voters can't. >> it ended in the great recession of 2008. >> we know what this movie looks like at the end of the movie. turn on the tv and look at europe. >> a toss-up election, complete with its own october surprise. unpredictable, political embraces. >> if they need something, we figure out a way to say yes. >> i cannot thank the president enough for his personal concern and compassion for our state and for the people of our state. gwen: then today, 171,000 new jobs adds to mostly good economic news. now, it's up to you. covering the week jackie comes of the "new york times." john harwood of cnbc and the "new york times" an
tonight on "washington week." >> four more years! four more years! four more years! gwen: the candidate's final pitch. who really owns hope and change? >> the question of this election comes down to this -- do you want more of the same or do you want real change and we want real change. >> we know what change looks like. and what the governor's offering ain't it. gwen: the polls can't predict it. the crowds can't guarantee it and even the early voters can't. >>...
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initiative in washington state to confirm a marriage equality ballot is also ahead at this hour. in the great state of maine nor the first time in the history of the issue voters worked to put a measure on the ballot that was a pro gay rights measure. and right now initiative in winning. in minnesota voters are deciding what they are asked to decide.fically like to ban constitution. that effort is very close right the gay rights side just barely losing in minnesota. we've also seen a handful of tonight. a medical marijuana measure failed tonight in arkansas but a medical marijuana measu state of massachusetts.colorado, a measure to allown personal useassed tonight. in washington voters tonight approved a similar measure, marijuana, however, in oregon a measure to legalize marijusure in oregon is losing right now. california voters considered ending the death that measure is losing in california. in florida voters have rejecte constitutio with 98% of precincts repo digits, by rgin in michig@ are deciding whether to appeal the emergency allowing them to take over financially troub
initiative in washington state to confirm a marriage equality ballot is also ahead at this hour. in the great state of maine nor the first time in the history of the issue voters worked to put a measure on the ballot that was a pro gay rights measure. and right now initiative in winning. in minnesota voters are deciding what they are asked to decide.fically like to ban constitution. that effort is very close right the gay rights side just barely losing in minnesota. we've also seen a handful of...
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applause) >> and tonight, despite all the hardship we've been through, despite all the frustrations of washington, i've never been more hopeful about our future. ihave never been more hopeful about america sxishgs ask you to sustain that hope. i'm nottalking about blind optimism, the kind of hope that just ignores the tasks ahead or the road blocks that stand in your path. i'm not talking about the wishful idealism that allows us to just it is on the sidelines. i have always believed that it is that stubborn faith that something brl awaits us as long as we have the courage to keep reaching, fighting, and to keep fighting. america, i believe wecan build on the progress we've made and continue to fight for new jobs and new opportunities and new security for the middle class. i believe we can keepthe promise -- if you are willing to work hard, it doesn't matter where you came from or black or white or spanish or white or young or old or rich or poor, gay, or strait, you can make it here in america 23 you're willing to try. i believe we can see that future together, because we are not as divide as po
applause) >> and tonight, despite all the hardship we've been through, despite all the frustrations of washington, i've never been more hopeful about our future. ihave never been more hopeful about america sxishgs ask you to sustain that hope. i'm nottalking about blind optimism, the kind of hope that just ignores the tasks ahead or the road blocks that stand in your path. i'm not talking about the wishful idealism that allows us to just it is on the sidelines. i have always believed that...
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tonight in washington. thank you. >> the election is almost here but after a months of campaigning this little girl has had enough. after listening to politics on npr with year mom the 4-year- old just broke down. >> i'm tired of -- of obama and romney. >> that's why you're crying? >> npr sent her a pen and apology, saying sorry we made you cry about --. >> it doesn't get any bigger than the cma awards. we have them right here tonight. >> abc 2news. audrey godfrey catching the buzz. >> reporter: its music city's most memorandum afterrable night -- memorable night. nashville's night to sign. there is no wondering why. they. >> getting in and practicing through it and trying to pick little things and figure outletting things that could make the preform come across better on tv and right here in thea rene a. >> reporter: the audience a who is who of country music mega stars. blake shelton. keith urban and taylor swift. she is riding high on the success of her album red and is the only female up for entertainer
tonight in washington. thank you. >> the election is almost here but after a months of campaigning this little girl has had enough. after listening to politics on npr with year mom the 4-year- old just broke down. >> i'm tired of -- of obama and romney. >> that's why you're crying? >> npr sent her a pen and apology, saying sorry we made you cry about --. >> it doesn't get any bigger than the cma awards. we have them right here tonight. >> abc 2news. audrey...
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that kind of leadership is desperate in washington. people want to see republicans and his top people coming together. i think the american public will be unforgiving and rightly so if we get to february and we have gone over another cliff. >> the debt ceiling alone cost more than the attacks on 9/11. >> it was pathetic. >> what happened then is what happened less people visiting his parks during that period. >> it hurt the economy. i'm proud to be in new jersey where our folks are -- you don't have the extremes. >> i'm worried about a congress losing people who are running far to the right to keep their offices. this is terrible for our country. i'm look for us to go back to having guys like reagan and tip o'neill who reach across the aisle. i think we have the right president for that but we need the leadership coming out of congress that is going to bring our nation together. most of us are not out on the margin. most of us, we actually have so much more in common than we do apart. >> that is so true. great to see i. best of luck on
that kind of leadership is desperate in washington. people want to see republicans and his top people coming together. i think the american public will be unforgiving and rightly so if we get to february and we have gone over another cliff. >> the debt ceiling alone cost more than the attacks on 9/11. >> it was pathetic. >> what happened then is what happened less people visiting his parks during that period. >> it hurt the economy. i'm proud to be in new jersey where...
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let's find out what the scene is look in washington, d.c. >> at the white house, pennsylvania avenue. matt. >> reporter: we're right now in front of the white house. just in front of lafayette park here. i don't know if you can hear. there's a lot of beeping. it's almost as if it's 5:00 in the afternoon. a lot of people walking towards the white house. this is how it's been for i'd say the last 20 minutes. some of the polls from ohio, and other places started to come in showing president obama with the lead, people really started to come towards the white house. they're gathered out in front at the white house at this point. a larger group. many people running towards the white house saying we did it. cheering. obama four more years. how are you feeling tonight? >> i'm so excited. >> were you watching from home? >> i've been watching from a car down the street. >> were you here four years ago? >> no, this is my first time. i'm excited about it. but all of these folks have been here before, so we're excited. >> four more years! >> i can't wait. >> so that's basically it. more and more
let's find out what the scene is look in washington, d.c. >> at the white house, pennsylvania avenue. matt. >> reporter: we're right now in front of the white house. just in front of lafayette park here. i don't know if you can hear. there's a lot of beeping. it's almost as if it's 5:00 in the afternoon. a lot of people walking towards the white house. this is how it's been for i'd say the last 20 minutes. some of the polls from ohio, and other places started to come in showing...
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in other words, what kind of strings are attached out of washington for any of them. have you checked this? remark well, that's a difficult question. we have, in my understanding, around $7 billion from fema right now. there is an additional something like $5 billion that could be made available. we are heering a 30 billion-dollar ticket, right there, that raises a red flag. you just asked what is this for? it is about replacing the grid and i think that it's kind of a stretch. maybe they are using it to pay down their deficit spending. that is not appropriate. that is not what we are here for. we are not here to be a catchall for everything. we are here to help. neil: how does he get it? in other words coming as a democratic spending cut, a democratic friend of the president. is there much difficulty getting the money -- $30 billion -- how does the approval process go? >> he will be applying to fema. fema has $7 million available right now. neil: okay. >> so they will take action to approve the additional spending. and i think there is going to be real questions i'm
in other words, what kind of strings are attached out of washington for any of them. have you checked this? remark well, that's a difficult question. we have, in my understanding, around $7 billion from fema right now. there is an additional something like $5 billion that could be made available. we are heering a 30 billion-dollar ticket, right there, that raises a red flag. you just asked what is this for? it is about replacing the grid and i think that it's kind of a stretch. maybe they are...
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. >> linda so is here to tell us about the grand opening of the mount washington tavern something a lot of people have been waiting for. >> reporter: just in time for dinner. doors open to the public at 5 p.m. and we have a sneak peek of the newly rebuilt tavern. take a look. i am sure you won't be disappointed. this is all the work that's been done the past year. owners rebuilt the tavern from the ground up after a devastating fire destroyed the place on halloween last yearch the tavern has new design and it's more open and easier to walk around and it has two rooms upstairs and outdoor deck area but you will see familiar faces and the staff is the same. the coowner says it's been a lot of work but he knew without a doubt that they had to rebuild. >> the day of the fire the builder who is a friend andtavern customer and built an addition on my home he was standing on the bridge with us before the sun came up with the fire and we looked at him and said hey, there's no question we are going to rebuild. it's all we know. >> so again doors -- >> reporter: so again doors open for 5 for diff
. >> linda so is here to tell us about the grand opening of the mount washington tavern something a lot of people have been waiting for. >> reporter: just in time for dinner. doors open to the public at 5 p.m. and we have a sneak peek of the newly rebuilt tavern. take a look. i am sure you won't be disappointed. this is all the work that's been done the past year. owners rebuilt the tavern from the ground up after a devastating fire destroyed the place on halloween last yearch the...
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with us today, the washington post bob woodward. "the washington post" kathleen parker, "the new york times" d helen cooper. first up. barack obama's place in american presidential history was upgrated tuesday with his convincing sweeping re-election by an entirely new american elect rat. -- electorate. >> we are greater than the sum of our individual ambitions and we remain more than a collection of red states and blue states. we are and forever will be the united states of america. and together, with your help and god's grace, we will continue our journey forward. chris: bob, here we are five days later. i'm thinking, i still can't absorb the months and months and months we worried about which way this election mibet go and then to see it go in one simple clear direction. obama's direction. >> and it's a big deal for him. and the interesting question is how is he going to use the power of the presidency? david wrote a really important column about linden johnson saying, what's the presidency for? doing big things. he made -- obama
with us today, the washington post bob woodward. "the washington post" kathleen parker, "the new york times" d helen cooper. first up. barack obama's place in american presidential history was upgrated tuesday with his convincing sweeping re-election by an entirely new american elect rat. -- electorate. >> we are greater than the sum of our individual ambitions and we remain more than a collection of red states and blue states. we are and forever will be the united...
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these tea party guys would stand up and say we did not send you to washington to compromise. so he was caught betwixt and between. >> before we opened up for questions i have to say, who in god's name would want to do this? makes serving in congress sound so unattractive. why would anybody -- we say, well, we have done a great public service. we don't give people a reason to run. you have for a half-hour giving young people every reason to do anything but. >> book, let me give you the counterpoint, the institutional counterweight as a guy who spent a lot of time, his name is john dingell, a democrat from michigan, 85 years old, and he has been serving since 1955. previous to him, his father served in the same congressional district until his father died and his son then ran and took his place. you know, used to be thought of as a liberal. no one thinks of him as a liberal now, led the democrats don't because they marginalize them. did not find him sufficiently liberal. yet he is sort of proof, and they show it to you, that even with the democrats in the minority, even with hi
these tea party guys would stand up and say we did not send you to washington to compromise. so he was caught betwixt and between. >> before we opened up for questions i have to say, who in god's name would want to do this? makes serving in congress sound so unattractive. why would anybody -- we say, well, we have done a great public service. we don't give people a reason to run. you have for a half-hour giving young people every reason to do anything but. >> book, let me give you...
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the president was right when he can't change washington in the inside. in this case. we can take him at his word. he's going to be on the outside. [ applause ] you see, when i am elected, and when i am elected. [ applause ] i am going to work with republicans and democrats in congress and meet with their leaders and endevor to find good men and women on both sides of the aisle who care more about the country than they do politics. now you also know if the president were to be reelected he would continue his war on coal, oil and natural gas. and all of that would guarantee higher energy prices at the pump and fewer jobs as well. when i am elected, we'll change course on energy and i know how much it mean to middle class families struggling to get by. we can help to hold down price necessary the pump and energy, and nuclear and coal and renewables and oil. you know, you know that if the president were to be reelected he would promote government and demote business. he chose his own job's council you know. made up of leaders, business leaders and he wanted advice on the
the president was right when he can't change washington in the inside. in this case. we can take him at his word. he's going to be on the outside. [ applause ] you see, when i am elected, and when i am elected. [ applause ] i am going to work with republicans and democrats in congress and meet with their leaders and endevor to find good men and women on both sides of the aisle who care more about the country than they do politics. now you also know if the president were to be reelected he would...
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it is celebrated each year at the dominican house of studies in washington. friars there choose saints to honor out of the roughly 10,000 whom catholics venerate, and the dominicans' vigil has become a big draw for priests, nuns and especially college students. our guide several years ago was brother james cuddy, now father cuddy, chaplain at providence college in rhode island. >> on the most basic level, i think, you can view saints as being older brothers and sisters or those who have professed the same beliefs as you -- these men and women who have lived these heroic lives of virtue and have, we're all one body. we believe that the saints are in heaven now praying for us. there are some saints who are more popular today than others. the blessed virgin mary, we actually call the queen of the saints. certainly, we can point to st. francis as being extraordinarily popular. st. anthony of padua for anyone who loses their car keys. there's also devotion, great devotion to some more contemporary saints -- blessed teresa of calcutta or st. padre pio. each year wh
it is celebrated each year at the dominican house of studies in washington. friars there choose saints to honor out of the roughly 10,000 whom catholics venerate, and the dominicans' vigil has become a big draw for priests, nuns and especially college students. our guide several years ago was brother james cuddy, now father cuddy, chaplain at providence college in rhode island. >> on the most basic level, i think, you can view saints as being older brothers and sisters or those who have...
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washington d.c. you've probably never seen a protest like this. the news is next. the city just lost a tremendous firefighter >> family friends and co-workers of a fallen chicago firefighter shared memories today of a man known for his kindness and sense of humor >> joins us with tonight's top story >> we have been speaking to some of his friends today and he had many of them. they describe him as a popular firefighter who loved his job and made everyone laugh. as family made a request on his behalf >> "herbie never wanted glory or ... so please check your smoke detector and give your kids a hug" tears and hugs outside the cook county medical examiners office as friends and family members of herbie johnson did their best to comfort each other. the 54 year old firefighter died from injuries he suffered while battling a blaze last night on the southwest side. this afternoon his body was escorted away by about a dozen emergency vehicles to a funeral home in the south suburbs. a 32-year veteran of the chicago fire department, he had just recently been promoted to capta
washington d.c. you've probably never seen a protest like this. the news is next. the city just lost a tremendous firefighter >> family friends and co-workers of a fallen chicago firefighter shared memories today of a man known for his kindness and sense of humor >> joins us with tonight's top story >> we have been speaking to some of his friends today and he had many of them. they describe him as a popular firefighter who loved his job and made everyone laugh. as family made...
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you know, there is some things we do not want washington to do. we do not want politicians in washington, most of whom are male, to control health-care decisions that women can make for themselves. [applause] now, for a year's we as a president who share these beliefs. his name was bill clinton. his economic plan and the ask the wealthiest americans to pay a little bit more so we could reduce the deficit still invest in the skills and ideas of our people. at the time the republicans in congress and the senate candidates by the name of mitt romney -- i don't want you to boo, i want you to vote. i want you to vote. the republican candidates by the name of mitt romney said bill clinton's plans would hurt the economy and kill jobs. turns out the mouth was just as bad then as it is now. -- the math was just as bad then as it is now. america created 23 million new jobs. our deficit had turned into a surplus. florida, we know our ideas work. we also know their ideas do not. because we try their ideas, too. we tried giving insurance companies and oil comp
you know, there is some things we do not want washington to do. we do not want politicians in washington, most of whom are male, to control health-care decisions that women can make for themselves. [applause] now, for a year's we as a president who share these beliefs. his name was bill clinton. his economic plan and the ask the wealthiest americans to pay a little bit more so we could reduce the deficit still invest in the skills and ideas of our people. at the time the republicans in congress...
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live from our studios in washington d.c. . will two parties keep us politics a one way street. or will new voices disrupt the power parallel. what is america changing. us election. monday november fifth on our t.v. . this fresh anger and frustration among libyans this time and already benghazi where hundreds turned out to vent against the leadership they fought for in the revolution more of the roots of the discontent middle east correspondent polis leo morgan a thousand protesters have taken to the streets of the eastern city of benghazi they're calling for greater autonomy saying that they feel marginalized by the new government in tripoli now this comes a little more than a year on after the ouster of the format libyan leader moammar gadhafi and i asked on one icky that of that the people have been ghazi played such a central role in bringing about they are now saying that they were better off before the revolution that the whole eastern part of the country is marginalized and deprived of political and economic power now what they want is an autonomous region in the east we'
live from our studios in washington d.c. . will two parties keep us politics a one way street. or will new voices disrupt the power parallel. what is america changing. us election. monday november fifth on our t.v. . this fresh anger and frustration among libyans this time and already benghazi where hundreds turned out to vent against the leadership they fought for in the revolution more of the roots of the discontent middle east correspondent polis leo morgan a thousand protesters have taken...
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they want everybody to rise above what's going on in washington. have you expressed that to either president obama or any of the political leaders here in this country, they need to rise above their partisan bickering and fighting and come to an agreement? >> i haven't, but i think that what you saw here today is an example -- an actual example of how the collective resolution with the shared objective can yield incredible results in a short period of time. i sincerely hope that for whatever it's worth, as little of an example as it is, that it is a lesson for people in washington. >> phil will continue with his interview with sergio marcione. apologize if it was a little loud if you were trying to listen to what that gentleman was saying. it looked like they were in some sort of manufacturing facility. i don't think it's lost on him or anybody of the dire consequences that do exist if we do go over the fiscal cliff. that's why we've been calling on leaders in washington to rise above and make a deal on the cliff. how likely is a compromise and wha
they want everybody to rise above what's going on in washington. have you expressed that to either president obama or any of the political leaders here in this country, they need to rise above their partisan bickering and fighting and come to an agreement? >> i haven't, but i think that what you saw here today is an example -- an actual example of how the collective resolution with the shared objective can yield incredible results in a short period of time. i sincerely hope that for...
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"good morning washington" at 5:00 a.m. start now. >> live and in hd, this is "good morning washington." >> good morning. it is tuesday, november 6. election day. >> but by yesterday morning was cold. -- we thought yesterday morning was cold. morning of the season. temperatures freezing in most of the area. 29 at dulles. 27 in gaithersburg. 25 in frederick. i think will be it for a lot of us. freeze warnings in effect as a result across the metro area. even stretching towards the eastern shore. that will be in effect until 9:00 this morning when we finally make it above the three -- above the freezing mark at 38 degrees. by noon, partly cloudy skies. 47. nothing to prevent you from getting out and voting. if you have to stand in line, it will be chilly and the wind will be a little brisk. so you want to dress appropriately with gloves and hats. coastal storm right around the corner. more details in a second. let's check on traffic this morning. >> i think it will be spread out a little bit more with election day. we normall
"good morning washington" at 5:00 a.m. start now. >> live and in hd, this is "good morning washington." >> good morning. it is tuesday, november 6. election day. >> but by yesterday morning was cold. -- we thought yesterday morning was cold. morning of the season. temperatures freezing in most of the area. 29 at dulles. 27 in gaithersburg. 25 in frederick. i think will be it for a lot of us. freeze warnings in effect as a result across the metro area. even...
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the president was right when he can't change washington in the inside. in this case. we can take him at his word. he's going to be on the outside. [ applause ] you see, when i am elected, and when i am elected. [ applause ] i am going to work with republicans and democrats in congress and meet with their leaders and endevor to find good men and women on both sides of the aisle who care more about the country than they do politics. now you also know if the president were to be reelected he would continue his war on coal, oil and natural gas. and all of that would guarantee higher energy prices at the pump and fewer jobs as well. when i am elected, we'll change course on energy and i know how much it mean to middle class families struggling to get by. we can help to hold down price necessary the pump and energy, and nuclear and coal and renewables and oil. you know, you know that if the president were to be reelected he would promote government and demote business. he chose his own job's council you know. made up of leaders, business leaders and he wanted advice on the
the president was right when he can't change washington in the inside. in this case. we can take him at his word. he's going to be on the outside. [ applause ] you see, when i am elected, and when i am elected. [ applause ] i am going to work with republicans and democrats in congress and meet with their leaders and endevor to find good men and women on both sides of the aisle who care more about the country than they do politics. now you also know if the president were to be reelected he would...
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the president was right when he can't change washington in the inside. in this case. we can take him at his word. he's going to be on the outside. [ applause ] you see, when i am elected, and when i am elected. [ applause ] i am going to work with republicans and democrats in congress and meet with their leaders and endevor to find good men and women on both sides of the aisle who care more about the country than they do politics. now you also know if the president were to be reelected he would continue his war on coal, oil and natural gas. and all of that would guarantee higher energy prices at the pump and fewer jobs as well. when i am elected, we'll change course on energy and i know how much it mean to middle class families struggling to get by. we can help to hold down price necessary the pump and energy, and nuclear and coal and renewables and oil. you know, you know that if the president were to be reelected he would promote government and demote business. he chose his own job's council you know. made up of leaders, business leaders and he wanted advice on the
the president was right when he can't change washington in the inside. in this case. we can take him at his word. he's going to be on the outside. [ applause ] you see, when i am elected, and when i am elected. [ applause ] i am going to work with republicans and democrats in congress and meet with their leaders and endevor to find good men and women on both sides of the aisle who care more about the country than they do politics. now you also know if the president were to be reelected he would...
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on tuesday colorado and washington washington state voted to legalize marijuana use. it would allow adults to legally purchase 1 ounce of weed by the end of the month. while the rain and fanal state approved selling the pot-related product. said the governor, love your name, of the measure he opposed, but it will not block. this will be a complicated process, but we tend to fall through. federal law says marijuana is not a legal drug. so don't break out the cheetoes or goldfish too quickly. >> that's what they eat. let's discuss this in the -- >> lightning rooooouuuuuunnnnnddd. >> extra long? >> lightning round. >> first you make it too short and then you try to make it too long. that's why obama won. in your face. >> exactly. sherrod, i'm assuming you don't have any thoughts on legalization. here is my point, if it is not legal federally obama will go after them anyway. >> that's when you say don't tread on me. i think the local government can make their own decisions, right? >> yes. >> if you can sell medical marijuana in all of these states eventually it will get t
on tuesday colorado and washington washington state voted to legalize marijuana use. it would allow adults to legally purchase 1 ounce of weed by the end of the month. while the rain and fanal state approved selling the pot-related product. said the governor, love your name, of the measure he opposed, but it will not block. this will be a complicated process, but we tend to fall through. federal law says marijuana is not a legal drug. so don't break out the cheetoes or goldfish too quickly....
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organized labor groups be the turning point in the global fight against austerity and while lawmakers in washington continue to bicker over how to avoid the fiscal cliff american families know exactly what needs to be done why are conservatives so opposed to it vested in this nation's future tell you it's a nice daily take. in the bus to the rest of the news another wal-mart workers strike is underway today dozens of wal-mart warehouse workers and mira loma california walked off the job to protest unsafe working conditions and retaliation by management this is the latest walkout in a string of labor disruptions at wal-mart supply warehouses and retail outlets in september workers are hoping this latest strike spreads to other wal-mart suppliers and retail outlets ahead of the busiest shopping day of the year and next week black friday and wal-mart's fifty year history not a single store in the united states has succeeded in forming a union that again never in the retail giants fifty year history of workers been walking off the job and mouse as we've seen in recent months and with black friday loomi
organized labor groups be the turning point in the global fight against austerity and while lawmakers in washington continue to bicker over how to avoid the fiscal cliff american families know exactly what needs to be done why are conservatives so opposed to it vested in this nation's future tell you it's a nice daily take. in the bus to the rest of the news another wal-mart workers strike is underway today dozens of wal-mart warehouse workers and mira loma california walked off the job to...
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we are exclusively bringing you the final round of the third party candidates debate live from our washington studios. will two parties keep us politics a one way street. or will new voices disrupt the power power of the. what if america changes. with the election of those guys monday november fifth on our team. now the un is examining a video which it says could be evidence of a war crime committed by the syrian rebels but newly released online footage purportedly shows opposition fighters summarily executing capture of government troops pam soldiers who are no longer believed to being competence are apparently shown being beaten and lined up on the ground well we want to show you the next disturbing scene but all the man who were then repeatedly shot with automatic rifles investigative journalist james corbat says it's a rare case that the tactics of the opposition forces come under international scrutiny. the atrocities are definitely being committed by the rebel forces and and unfortunately that is being completely ignored because it serves of course the interests of the people who are ba
we are exclusively bringing you the final round of the third party candidates debate live from our washington studios. will two parties keep us politics a one way street. or will new voices disrupt the power power of the. what if america changes. with the election of those guys monday november fifth on our team. now the un is examining a video which it says could be evidence of a war crime committed by the syrian rebels but newly released online footage purportedly shows opposition fighters...
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here is kevin chavez and former washington, d.c. councilman. welcome, kevin. >> it's good to be on. >> i am such a strong advocate the free markets. i do not understand why we don't allow much more school choice and, yes, vouchers to pay for it. >> well, i understand that. i'm a strong advocate for children. the fact is, larry, as we know, many traditional public schools just don't work for the kids. we're at a point where we need to fly the plane while we fix it. there's nothing wrong while we go through this long-term exercise, absolutely nothing wrong with letting innovation and create activity flewish. with some of the scholarships that are going yield, they're being turned on to something they never imagined. i was with a 14-year-old boy yesterday who said he couldn't sleep at night to the thought he may have to go back to his bad school. that just isn't right. >> that is not right. i hope the facts are right. 953 of the 1373 schools in louisiana, 953 -- that's well over half of these schools, get rated c, d or e. that's incredibly bad. ho
here is kevin chavez and former washington, d.c. councilman. welcome, kevin. >> it's good to be on. >> i am such a strong advocate the free markets. i do not understand why we don't allow much more school choice and, yes, vouchers to pay for it. >> well, i understand that. i'm a strong advocate for children. the fact is, larry, as we know, many traditional public schools just don't work for the kids. we're at a point where we need to fly the plane while we fix it. there's...